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Citroën C3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,360 cc

LS53 NRJMOT history

LS53 NRJ is a silver petrol Citroën C3 first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

LS53 NRJ silver Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
45,217 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NRJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NRJ was last recorded at 45,217 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 3,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,564 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,653 miles
Average per year
2,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 45,217 miles
  • 2023 – 41,564 miles
  • 2022 – 38,818 miles
  • 2021 – 36,252 miles
  • 2020 – 34,861 miles
  • 2019 – 33,812 miles
  • 2018 – 31,073 miles
  • 2017 – 28,562 miles
  • 2016 – 25,121 miles
  • 2015 – 22,826 miles
  • 2014 – 21,910 miles
  • 2013 – 20,143 miles
  • 2012 – 18,444 miles
  • 2011 – 17,012 miles
  • 2010 – 15,355 miles
  • 2009 – 12,905 miles
  • 2008 – 11,188 miles
  • 2007 – 9,259 miles
  • 2006 – 7,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,217 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,217 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    113707287396
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail45,217 miles (+3,653)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    129220464200
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass41,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    483506627814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,558 miles (+2,740)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,558 miles
    Test number
    910245921085
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass38,818 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,818 miles
    Test number
    479531250394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,252 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    36,252 miles
    Test number
    908606095979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,861 miles (+1,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,861 miles
    Test number
    954594681355
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass33,812 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,812 miles
    Test number
    557261425414
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail33,812 miles (+2,739)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,812 miles
    Test number
    111540773034
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass31,073 miles (+2,511)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,073 miles
    Test number
    946109588888
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass28,562 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,562 miles
    Test number
    460814466843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,121 miles
    Test number
    320258821739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,120 miles (+2,294)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,120 miles
    Test number
    989879558266
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass22,826 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,826 miles
    Test number
    918799880184
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
  15. Pass21,910 miles (+1,767)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,910 miles
    Test number
    335790194423
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteRear exhaust system deteriorated.
  16. Pass20,143 miles (+1,699)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,143 miles
    Test number
    377838583240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild lock security fapplied to internal operation of both rear doors
  17. Pass18,444 miles (+1,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,444 miles
    Test number
    365452692482
    • NoteAll four tyres cracked .
  18. Pass17,012 miles (+1,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,012 miles
    Test number
    335234391247
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking on thread and side walls
  19. Pass15,355 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    15,355 miles
    Test number
    563778380258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,905 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,905 miles
    Test number
    673310589215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,188 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,188 miles
    Test number
    974112288284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,259 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,259 miles
    Test number
    371441487265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,043 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,043 miles
    Test number
    414872786281
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split

Questions about LS53 NRJ

Does LS53 NRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NRJ expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NRJ?
The MOT on LS53 NRJ expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NRJ done?
LS53 NRJ was recorded at 45,217 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 2,113 miles a year.
Has LS53 NRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NRJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 NRJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 NRJ find?
LS53 NRJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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